Author: N. John Bosomworth, MD, CCFP, FCFP
Website: www.palmedpage.com

Created/Updated: December 2007

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TheMeister Says:
Good quick reference prior to doing a lumbar puncture.  Includes indications for pre-LP CT scan, choice of empiric antibiotics for suspected meningitis, discussion of sub-arachnoid hemorrhage, LP contraindications, techniques for avoiding post-LP headache, and recommended CSF studies.  Important information in an easy-to-access format.  Get it!

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